Re: Lexus oil change interval is only 5000 miles?

I have my oil changed every  5000 miles. The service man always reminds me 
that the oil looks so good he would wait to 7500 miles. (I have 45,000
miles 
on my car)

<johngdole@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> According to the following article:
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http://www.boston.com/cars/news/articles/2007/04/01/carmakers_increase_oil_change_intervals/
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> In 2004, Toyota (Lexus) reduced the oil change interval from 7500
> miles down to 5000 because of engine sludge concerns. Toyota first
> blamed the owners forgetting to change oil (don't Lexus have reminder
> lights?) and then it's more people driving under severe conditions.
> And then the oil change interval got cut by Toyota while others
> increased it. What gives?
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> (I believe Audi, BMW and Mercedes use high specification synthetic
> oils (no Group III hydrocracked oils), and they go 10,000-20,000 miles
> with no problems.)
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